impactful

adjective

im·​pact·​ful im-ˈpakt-fəl  ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl 

: having a forceful impact : producing a marked impression

impactful song lyrics

impactful humanitarian efforts

Fashion loves a big expansive gesture, but a small one can be pretty impactful, too.

—Mark Holgate

Synonyms of impactful

• impressive
• emotional
• exciting

Examples of impactful in a Sentence

an impactful story of love and redemption

Recent Examples on the Web

While higher interest rates can weaken demand for gold, speculation about future interest rates can be just as impactful. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 July 2026

For emerging young professionals, innovation becomes more informed and impactful when it is grounded in historical context and informed by those who have already navigated similar challenges. — IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026

But sometimes Drews fills a more impactful role, such as making sure flowers are delivered to a woman on her birthday when her firefighter husband was away in Venezuela. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

That work also shifted his leadership approach and resulted in him becoming a more impactful CEO. — Nancy MacKay, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for impactful

• tactful